Okay... who has a 9mm S&W Shield, and what kind of holster are you using? I'm looking for IWB suggestions particularly but am willing to consider others. Thanks in advance!
I bought three different holsters. One I never used is an IWB Leather Holster. I will sell it to you if your interested. The one I use now is the DeSantis Mini Scabbard. The other one I tried scraped my seat belt every time I got in my truck. That one was the Fobus paddle.
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SigInBoots,
I highly recommend the Blade-Tech NANO IWB holster. I previously carried a Greg Krammer IWB leather holster for about 13 years (Glock 17 / Glock 22C / Glock 19 were the weapons). I have been carrying the NANO since December 2010. It is awsome. I carry it at the 2 1/2 to 3 to 4 O'Clock position.
I also have been using a NANO for a Kel Tech PF9 (I had to order it from them via phone - it took 4 weeks to get- was not on their website like S & W Shield currently is) and its awsome also. Great retention, comfortable as leather, but you can sweat all day in it and just wipe off the holster when you take it off, unlike some leathers that absorb sweat.
The main reason I went with the NANO is the adjustable retention in it, it "clicks" when you holster your weapon. Does not make the weapon grab proof but sure is way better than my quality Krammer holster was regarding retention.
They may have these at H & H on the shelf for you to check out. HOWEVER it has been my experience that if you order a holster from Blade Tech and it does not work out they will refund you minus shipping and return shipping if you return it to them I did this years ago when testing their small of the back holster for a Glock 19 (That holster just hurt wearing it!).
I recommend a quality belt also. I have been using this BullBelt stitched belt and a single mag pouch from Mitch Rosen. I have used both Krammer and Mitch Rosen belts but for the price and quality the Bull Belts are top notch and 2/3 to 1/2 the price of the others. Get the STITCHED belt not just the creased belt. Buy extra Chicago Screws as a back up, lock tight the ones on the belt.
The NANO can be adjusted vertical carry (I prefer this) or more forward FBI style. Also you can get spare parts for the holster and cut the loops to the size of your belt (I prefer the 1 1/4" or 1 1/2" belts).
http://blade-tech.com/NANO-IWB-pr-1141.html
http://www.blade-tech.com/IWB-Pull-the-dot-Belt-Loop-pair-pr-843.html
http://www.bullhidebelts.com/Rich-Brown-Stitched-Bullhide-Dress-Leather-Belt_p_37.html
http://www.bullhidebelts.com/Extra-Belt-Hardware_ep_44-1.html
http://www.mitchrosen.com/product_line/product_line.html (Get the "5M", it's $65.-!!! BUT WILL LAST YOU DAILY WEAR FOR ATLEAST A DECADE!!)- heck get two for those heavy carry days. The best thing about two single mag pouches verses one double mag pouch is that you can move them around on your belt and place them between belt loops and such than a bulky two mag pouch)
I hope this info helps.
centraloklahoma
I highly recommend the Blade-Tech NANO IWB holster. I previously carried a Greg Krammer IWB leather holster for about 13 years (Glock 17 / Glock 22C / Glock 19 were the weapons). I have been carrying the NANO since December 2010. It is awsome. I carry it at the 2 1/2 to 3 to 4 O'Clock position.
I also have been using a NANO for a Kel Tech PF9 (I had to order it from them via phone - it took 4 weeks to get- was not on their website like S & W Shield currently is) and its awsome also. Great retention, comfortable as leather, but you can sweat all day in it and just wipe off the holster when you take it off, unlike some leathers that absorb sweat.
The main reason I went with the NANO is the adjustable retention in it, it "clicks" when you holster your weapon. Does not make the weapon grab proof but sure is way better than my quality Krammer holster was regarding retention.
They may have these at H & H on the shelf for you to check out. HOWEVER it has been my experience that if you order a holster from Blade Tech and it does not work out they will refund you minus shipping and return shipping if you return it to them I did this years ago when testing their small of the back holster for a Glock 19 (That holster just hurt wearing it!).
I recommend a quality belt also. I have been using this BullBelt stitched belt and a single mag pouch from Mitch Rosen. I have used both Krammer and Mitch Rosen belts but for the price and quality the Bull Belts are top notch and 2/3 to 1/2 the price of the others. Get the STITCHED belt not just the creased belt. Buy extra Chicago Screws as a back up, lock tight the ones on the belt.
The NANO can be adjusted vertical carry (I prefer this) or more forward FBI style. Also you can get spare parts for the holster and cut the loops to the size of your belt (I prefer the 1 1/4" or 1 1/2" belts).
http://blade-tech.com/NANO-IWB-pr-1141.html
http://www.blade-tech.com/IWB-Pull-the-dot-Belt-Loop-pair-pr-843.html
http://www.bullhidebelts.com/Rich-Brown-Stitched-Bullhide-Dress-Leather-Belt_p_37.html
http://www.bullhidebelts.com/Extra-Belt-Hardware_ep_44-1.html
http://www.mitchrosen.com/product_line/product_line.html (Get the "5M", it's $65.-!!! BUT WILL LAST YOU DAILY WEAR FOR ATLEAST A DECADE!!)- heck get two for those heavy carry days. The best thing about two single mag pouches verses one double mag pouch is that you can move them around on your belt and place them between belt loops and such than a bulky two mag pouch)
I hope this info helps.
centraloklahoma
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Will any of these holsters for the Shield fit the Walther PPS?
If so, I might be interested in this thread (or some of the holsters if SigInBoots doesn't want them).
If so, I might be interested in this thread (or some of the holsters if SigInBoots doesn't want them).
Not to be diverting the thread but for all parties...the Shield and PPS holsters are very similar. In fact when I ordered my Fobus paddle it came to me in a box that says PPS (and the holster says PPS)
I saw some at H&H--Looper Leather. THey looked really nice, I was thinking about getting one myself for my Shield .40.
I bought a new S&W M&P Shield .40 today -- I went to the range today and brought my PPS .40 -- I have Comp-tac holsters (www.comp-tac.com) for my PPS -- The Shield has a snug fit but does not lock in place on my Infidel model (kydex)holster, the PPS has a audible click when it locks in the trigger guard. I also have a Minotaur hybrid holster; leather backing with a kydex half shell; it fits; but is not very snug -- I will probably order a Infidel for my Shield.
Thanks to everyone for your replies and suggestions, and my apologies for being so long in acknowledging them. I appreciate the insight!
Foxxholster is nice
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